Hardware compatibility tests have evolved over the years. Originally used exclusively for video games, they are now applied to standalone applications and professional software as well (although games are still a big driver). In general, there are two approaches to hardware compatibility testing: so-called ‘config boards’ and standalone systems. Here we explain the differences between… Read more »
In this day and age, your software has to perform and adapt to a multitude of platforms. Mac OS, Google Chrome, Windows, Internet Explorer…the list goes on. You not only have to worry about browsers and operating systems, but also updates that lead to various versions performing on various devices. Needless to say, it can… Read more »
We often purchase new hardware to stay current, but we’re not above cannibalizing systems that break down in the line of duty, or even rebuilding them if enough components remain viable. We are continually adding new (and occasionally rebuilt) hardware to our inventory. One of our main compatibility testing systems (a Dell Alienware Aurora R3… Read more »
Having been in business for more than three decades now, we have sometimes been asked about the difference between our usability reviews and public beta organizations. Our customers are surprised to hear that in most cases, our QA Engineers perform comprehensive usability reviews while concurrently completing both functionality and cross-platform compatibility testing. The reason is… Read more »